To all,
We went out to the region on Monday to visit with the little girl that we were given a referral for. First seems like nothing has changed when being in the region it is hard to obtain good communications in any form (cell or Internet).
When at the SDA (Ukraine Adoption Agency) we were shown a handful of children that did not fit our criteria and we chose the little girl in the Pryluky region. As I already said we visited the little girl on Monday and to our dismay and grand disappointment there were many health conditions not previously disclosed to us. The long and short of it is that we had a very long day mulling over what the right choice regarding this particular adoption was for our family. After much discussion we have chosen to decline going through with this referral. We are scheduled for a second appointment for another referral soon. Once there is any substantive news we will update.
Andy was stellar today in making one of the toughest decision that we have ever had to make as a couple. Working through this together allowed us to make a very hard choice and what in the long run we believe in our hearts is best for all concerned parties. In connection with the events in Pryluky I have to say for the record that Andy was 100% correct in being stubborn about not bringing Jackson. It was hard enough to face what we saw, felt and discussed without the concern of the love of our lives.
We can not say enough thanks to everyone for all the various forms of support.
In peace,
Audrey & Andy
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A&A,
The pictures are great- you both look great I wish you lots of luck as you continue down your adventure of adding the "perfect" (Eisner-Holler styled) addition to your family. Hang in there. Miss you & looking forward to checking in for daily updates.
Enjoy. Lots of Love,
R:)
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